Charles Roderick Purves Smith

สถานที่: East Melbourne

เกิด: 1912

ความตาย: 1949

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Early Life and Education

, an Australian painter, was born on March 26, 1912, in East Melbourne. His family's lineage in Australia dates back to his grandfather, Thomas Smith, who emigrated from Scotland in the mid-19th century. Purves Smith attended Geelong Grammar School and later studied at Grosvenor School of Modern Art in London under Iain Macnab, followed by tutelage under George Bell in Melbourne.

Artistic Evolution and Influences

Purves Smith's artistic style was shaped by his exposure to various influences, including Amedeo Modigliani, Paul Nash, Henri Rousseau, Maurice Utrillo, and the Surrealist movement. His unique blend of these influences resulted in a distinctive style that set him apart as one of Australia's pioneering modern artists.

Notable Works and Contributions

- Kangaroo Hunt (1938), acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, New York, exemplifies Purves Smith's ability to capture Australian subjects with a modern twist. (View more) - The Nazis, Nuremberg (1938) showcases his engagement with global political events. (View more) - Early Morning in Paris (1939) reflects his time in Europe, influenced by the Surrealist movement. (View more)

War and Its Aftermath

Purves Smith's artistic career was interrupted when he joined the British Army in 1940, serving in West Africa and Burma. He developed tuberculosis, which significantly impacted his life and art. Upon returning to Australia, he married Maisie Newbold in 1946, with Russell Drysdale as best man.

Legacy Despite a short career, Purves Smith left an indelible mark on Australian modernism. His influence can be seen in the elongated figures and surrealist elements that Russell Drysdale extended in his representations of the Australian landscape.

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Key Works: - Kangaroo Hunt (1938) - The Nazis, Nuremberg (1938) - Early Morning in Paris (1939) - Sassafras (1948), his last oil painting before his death.